UNEP: New climate pledges need ‘quantum leap’ in ambition to deliver Paris goals
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There is a “massive gap between rhetoric and reality” that must be closed by new climate pledges being drafted under the Paris Agreement, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says. In the 15th edition of its annual “emissions gap” report, the UNEP calls for “no more hot air” as countries approach the February 2025 deadline to […]
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Q&A: Can ‘carbon border adjustment mechanisms’ help tackle climate change?
The EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) has been touted as a key policy for cutting emissions from heavy industries, such as steel and cement production. By taxing carbon-intensive imports, the EU says it will help its domestic companies take ambitious climate action while still remaining competitive with firms in nations where environmental laws are […]
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Lack of political consensus could harm the government’s net zero targets, Labour MP warns Net Zero Festival delegates
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Polly Billington speaking at the event, which took place in Islington on 22-23 October. Environmental campaigner and new Labour MP Polly Billington has warned that a lack of political consensus around tackling climate change could put the new government’s target of reaching net zero power by 2030 under threat. “You need to establish political consensus […]
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Crafting the Perfect Home Setup for Optimal Internet Connectivity
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Key Takeaways Learn how to maximize your internet speed with minimal fuss. Discover the best placement and tools for improving connectivity. Obtain valuable techniques to enhance your home network. Und standing Your Internet Needs The first step in enhancing your internet is accurately assessing your network’s demands. Every household has different requirements based on the […]
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Fixify Secures $25 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize IT Help Desks with AI and Human Experts
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Fixify, an innovative company combining AI with human expertise to enhance IT help desks, has successfully raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. This investment, co-led by Costanoa Ventures, Decibel Partners, and Paladin Capital Group, with participation from Scale Venture Partners, will be used to scale Fixify’s workforce and accelerate its product development, […]
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How LLM Unlearning Is Shaping the Future of AI Privacy
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The rapid development of Large Language Models (LLMs) has brought about significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). From automating content creation to providing support in healthcare, law, and finance, LLMs are reshaping industries with their capacity to understand and generate human-like text. However, as these models expand in use, so do concerns over privacy and […]
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Cropped 23 October 2024: COP16 kicks off; Water woes; Coral bleaching ‘worst ever’
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight. This is an online version of Carbon Brief’s fortnightly Cropped email newsletter. Subscribe for free here. Key developments COP16 kicks off in Cali COLOMBIA CALLING: Representatives from 175 countries are meeting […]
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Assaf Baciu, Co-Founder & President of Persado – Interview Series
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Assaf Baciu has nearly two decades of experience shaping enterprise strategy and product direction for market-leading SaaS organizations. As co-founder and President of Persado, he drives the progression and advancements of Persado’s growing product portfolio and oversees the company’s customer onboarding, campaign delivery management, Center of Enablement programs, and technical services. Persado offers a Motivation […]
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Archy Raises $15M to Revolutionize Dental Practices with AI-Driven Automation
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In a major step toward transforming dental practices, Archy has secured $15 million in a Series A funding round. Led by Entrée Capital, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV, Alven, and the 20VC Growth fund, this investment will accelerate the development of Archy’s AI-powered, cloud-based platform. Designed specifically for dental practices, Archy is reshaping […]
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Webinar: What to watch at the UN’s COP16 biodiversity summit
The UN nature summit COP16 is underway in Cali, Colombia – one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. More than 23,000 delegates are set to attend the talks, which come two years after a global agreement to “halt and reverse” biodiversity loss by the end of this decade. Reporting from Cali, Carbon Brief’s […]
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Spray lining first for Scottish Water boosts chamber integrity
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Before (left) and after (right) images of the chambers at Lower Largo (image credit: Lanes Group). Wastewater maintenance and repair specialist Lanes Group has carried out the first spray lining project commissioned by Scottish Water to rehabilitate chambers serving a large wet well. The innovative project has successfully strengthened the two chambers on the outfall […]
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Solar-powered system gives efficiency boost to desalination
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Mock-up of solar evaporation system, connected to temperature and humidity detection system, with a brine water injection system and a purified water collection system (image credit: University of Waterloo). Researchers in Canada have designed a device that produces drinking water from seawater using an evaporation process driven largely by solar power, with efficiency levels said […]
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Seminar for housing stakeholders aims to address barriers to retrofitting
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Jennifer Brennan, Co-Founder and Director of Harlow Consulting, which led a recent analysis of skills gaps and other shortfalls (image credit: Charlotte Nelson Photography) An advocacy group is piloting a whole-house retrofit scheme in the Manchester area. The initiative is the work of Carbon Co-op’s Levenshulme Area-Based Retrofit scheme, and has the professed aim of […]
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Geophysical experts call for ethical framework in geoengineering deployment
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As interest seemingly grows in geoengineering as a strategy for tackling global warming, the world’s largest association of Earth and space scientists has launched a putative “ethical framework” intended to function as a guide to responsible decision-making and inclusive dialogue. The report, facilitated by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and advised by a global panel […]
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Stable Diffusion 3.5: Architectural Advances in Text-to-Image AI
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Stability AI has unveiled Stable Diffusion 3.5, marking yet another advancement in text-to-image AI models. This release represents a comprehensive overhaul driven by valuable community feedback and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of generative AI technology. Following the June release of Stable Diffusion 3 Medium, Stability AI acknowledged that the model didn’t fully meet […]
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Energy Innovation Founder Hal Harvey Retires After Career Of Service Mitigating Climate Change
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Energy Innovation today congratulated its Founder Hal Harvey on his retirement after 38 years of service mitigating climate change, including a decade leading the firm. Hal founded Energy Innovation in 2012 to mitigate climate change by promoting the most effective and equitable energy policies, based on science and data, focused on the world’s largest emitting […]
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Tennr Secures $37M Series B to Revolutionize Healthcare Document Processing with AI
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Healthcare AI startup Tennr has secured $37 million in a Series B funding round, just six months after its $18 million Series A. Led by Lightspeed Ventures, with participation from a16z and Foundation Capital, this latest round brings Tennr’s total funding to over $61 million. Tennr is using artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize how healthcare […]
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Breathe
Earlier this year, I took my first voice lesson. The first thing I was taught was how to breathe, and it turns out I have been breathing incorrectly my whole life. When you are told to take a deep breath, you inhale — with your shoulders and chest. However, to properly fill your lungs, you […]